The Milwaukee Bucks are rewarding a general manager who built a team that came within six wins of the franchise’s second world championship.
The Bucks announced they have signed GM Jon Horst to a contract extension. Terms were not initially disclosed.
“Jon’s strong leadership and savvy decision-making ability have been instrumental as we continue to build the Bucks into a championship-caliber organization,” said Bucks owners Wes Edens, Marc Lasry and Jamie Dinan in a team statement.
“He has brought smart processes to our basketball operations and together with Head Coach Mike Budenholzer and President Peter Feigin, Jon has done an incredible job connecting the basketball and business sides of our organization. We are excited about the future of our team and confident in Jon leading us to the highest level.”
In two years, the Bucks have gone 104-60, made the playoffs twice and went to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2018-19.
“I’m thankful to our ownership group for their continued trust and confidence in me,” Horst said in the statement.
“Wes, Marc and Jamie have been resolute in their commitment to building a championship-caliber team, providing the necessary tools and resources, and I look forward to continuing to execute their vision. I am grateful for the partnership I have with Coach Bud and Peter and want to thank my hard-working staff, especially Milt Newton, for their dedication and support in building a championship-level team.”